We have a great conundrum in our home. Maybe you have it, too. My husband refers to it as TOO MUCH PILLOWING. He protests because each and every night before going to bed we have to shed six decorative pillows before […]
A sophisticated fall look begins with two garments you already have in your closet: jeans and jackets. Almost any jacket paired with any type of jeans can instantly raise your style quotient. And now that fall is here, we can […]
Flowing fabrics and layers of texture. These are hallmarks of the boho chic look. Hippie, tribal, vintage, country romantic–whatever you call it, women of EVERY age can wear it. Think of clothing in unstructured, flowy peasant styles and those with […]
We all know about Chip and Joanna’s amazing MAGNOLIA MARKET, located in the heart of downtown Waco. But there’s a lot more to Waco, Texas, than you might think. Recently Houston blogger and friend, Cathy Lawdanski (My Side of 50.com), […]
I’m taking a little time off this week. In the meantime, I have gathered four of my most popular blogs so they could make another appearance. I got so many comments on these blogs, I thought those of you who […]
Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. (Not to be confused with wasabi – the Japanese plant with a thick green root that tastes like strong horseradish.) I love the idea of Wabi-Sabi. It celebrates dents, […]
Ladies, it’s August. Time for summer sales. Okay, slow down…and I mean slow down. Sales can be tempting. Cheap, cheap, cheap clothing, shoes, accessories–everywhere you look. But beware. Buying simply for the sake of buying can be be detrimental to […]
Many of you know Susan Marie’s, the fabulous women’s clothing boutique in Salado, Texas. But did you know the shop is now under new ownership? I visited last week and it is a gem to behold. The glistening chandeliers, […]
When blogger Elaine Parisi spots something extraordinary, her response is: “Oh My Gosh!” Elaine says, “Life should be special–make it OMG worthy.” I started thinking about her statement and wondered what she meant–make life OMG worthy. My take on Elaine’s […]
Are you looking for fashionable clothing you can actually wear, entertaining tips to make your party unforgettable, and fresh decorating inspiration for your home? Then join Elaine Parisi (even her name sounds chic) as she welcomes you to her […]